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		swiftcoder 14 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hidden interface controls that affect usability The good news over here is that the European NCAP is now mandating they put a bunch of those physical controls back if they want a 5-star safety rating. Would not be sorry to say good bye to the awful touchscreen UI in my car...

Marazan 14 days ago [–]

Now they just need to fix their testing of pedestrian collisions with SUVs and I can go back to praising EuroNCAP.

Xss3 14 days ago | [–]

Don't forget the headlight regulations desperately need an update. RAC survey said 89% think some are too bright, 30% think *most* are too bright. Insane.

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